A Legacy of Care - Barlow Respiratory Hospital by BARLOW

As Barlow Respiratory Hospital reflects on this milestone, we stand in humble gratitude for all whohavecomebeforeus, andallwhohavedriventhe important work of the hospital forward. We are gratefulforthecommunity we call home. We are gratefulforthestaff,forthe

physicians, nurses, clinical professionals,supportand administrative staff –whose sacrifice and skill have made us an awardwinning hospital with a legacy of excellence. We aregratefulforthepatients and families who trust us with their care. We are grateful for the referring

physicians and hospitals who have trusted us to providespecializedquality care to patients. We are grateful for the friends, foundations and donors who have supported the hospital with financial contributions that have madeourworkpossible.

Thank You

1902 - Infirmary and cafeteria buildings constructed. Barlow kitchen/cafeteria is still in use after 120 years

1903 - Barlow Sanatorium admitted first patient

1909 - Awarded gold medal for infirmary and cottage construction by Alaska-Ukon-Pacific Exposition

1910 - Williams Hall constructed for patient

1922 - 1931

1922 - Library constructed for medical texts

1912 - 1921

1927 - New, current, hospital building constructed

1932 - 1941

1938 - New official affiliation forged with University of Southern California Medical School

1943 - Barlow Guild founded for fundraising activities

1942 - 1951

1944 - New and effective treatment for tuberculosis developed

1952 - 1961

1953 -

1960 - New drugs developed to effectively treat and manage tuberculosis

1960 - New name, new focus: Barlow Sanatrorium transforms into Barlow Respiratory Hospital, to treat patients with chronic respiratory diseases

American Red Cross Cottages constructed 1919 Barlow Sanatorium first buildings constructed in 1902 Williams Hall constructed 1910 ReBuilding Barlow after infirmary burned down, construction of current hospital, 1927 Barlow Respiratory Hospital

1962 - 1971

1970 - New patient population: Barlow begins admitting patients for weaning from prolonged mechanical ventilation as modern respiratory care evolves to incorporate new technology and equipment

1992 - 2001

1994 - Barlow Foundation incorporated

1994 - First published peer-reviewed journal article presenting Barlow weaning outcomes

1997 - Barlow Whittier at PIH Health Hospital opens to serve San Gabriel Valley

1998 - Therapist-Implemented Patient -Specific “TIPS©” Weaning Protocol developed

2001- First Annual Hans E. Einstein, MD, lecture

2002 - 2011

2007 Barlow Van Nuys Satellite Unit at Valley Presbyterian Hospital opens to serve San Fernando Valley

1972 - 1981

1974 - New building constructed adjacent to hospital

1975 - Barlow Guild House opens as gift shop under Margaret Freed’s leadership

2007 - “Post-ICU Mechanical Ventilation at Long-Term Care Hospitals: A Multicenter Outcomes Study” published

2012 - 2022

2016 - Designated only Passy-Muir Speaking Valve Center of Excellence in the Western United States

2016 - First hospital in California to achieve Gold Seal of Approval© for Disease Specific Certification for Respiratory Failure by The Joint Commission

2018 - Master Plan to ReBuild Barlow announced

2018 - Recertified for Gold Seal of Approval® for Disease Specific Certification for Respiratory

1976 related to modern-day respiratory disease

1981 - New building constructed adjacent to hospital

1982 - 1991

1988 - Bosworth Hall provided to Chris Brownlie

2018 Seismic retrofit begins

mechanical ventilation

1991 - Barlow Respiratory Research Center established

2020 - Construction of new radiology suite completed

2021 - Seismic retrofit concluded

2021 - Certified for Gold Seal of Approval© for Disease Specific Certification for Wound Care by The Joint Commission

2021 - “Post-COVID recovery: characteristics of chronically critically ill patients admitted to a long-term acute care hospital” — peer reviewed paper published

2021 - Construction of new pharmacy completed

2021 - Construction of new on-site laboratory completed

2021 - Demolition begins to prepare for construction of new hospital

2022 - Guild House renovated and repurposed as administrative offices

2022 -

2022 - Construction begins on new hospital building

Patient on Ventilator Barlow Respiratory Hospital designated Historic Cultural site 1990 Seismic retrofit begins with “breaking down walls” ceremony in 2018

2023 NEW HOSPITAL BUILDING OPENS

In 2022 Barlow Respiratory Hospital marks the milestone of a 120-year legacy of service.

In 1902 Dr. Walter Jarvis Barlow founded the premier sanatorium for the treatment of tuberculosis. Since that time, our focus has always been on care for patients with severe respiratory illness.

We have evolved to specialize in caring for critically ill, medically complex patients and in weaning patients from mechanical ventilation. We are the only not-for-profit respiratory hospital in California, we operate three locations: Los Angeles, Van Nuys and Whittier and serve nearly 1,000 patients annually with unsurpassed expertise and a national reputation for excellence.

In 2023, Barlow Respiratory Hospital expects to complete construction to open the doors of a new building, adjacent to the historic hospital building on Stadium Way in Los Angeles.